These photos of the art and people of Burning Man will make you want to plan your trip to the Playa next year.

Burning Man is a queer safe space of expression and freedom. Although Burning Man is predominantly straight, LGBTQ people are a vibrant and integral part of the fabric of the desert festival. Gay people are welcome and celebrated everywhere you go and the straights are welcome to the gay places as well.

These are some of our favorite photos of the art and faces of Burning Man.